Description
This Hard-Boiled Egg Casserole is a savory, comforting breakfast dish featuring layers of sliced hard-boiled eggs and seasoned breakfast sausage, topped with a creamy cheese sauce and baked to golden perfection. Perfect for family breakfasts or brunch gatherings, it combines simple ingredients for a hearty, protein-packed meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Eggs and Meat
- 8 hard-boiled eggs, peeled and sliced
- 1/2 pound breakfast sausage, cooked and crumbled
Dairy
- 1 cup shredded Cheddar cheese
- 1/2 cup milk
- 1/2 cup heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter (plus extra for greasing)
Spices
- 1 teaspoon mustard powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/4 teaspoon onion powder
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Dish: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking dish generously with butter to prevent sticking and add richness.
- Layer Eggs and Sausage: Arrange the sliced hard-boiled eggs evenly across the bottom of the baking dish, then sprinkle the cooked and crumbled breakfast sausage evenly over the eggs to create the first layers of the casserole.
- Mix Creamy Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together the milk, heavy cream, mustard powder, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder. This mixture will soak into the layers, imparting creamy flavor and seasoning.
- Assemble Casserole: Pour the prepared milk and cream mixture evenly over the layered eggs and sausage, ensuring thorough coverage. Then sprinkle the shredded Cheddar cheese evenly on top for a rich, melty finish.
- Add Butter Dots: Dot the top of the casserole with small pieces of butter to enhance browning and add extra flavor during baking.
- Bake Until Golden: Place the casserole in the preheated oven and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until the mixture is bubbly around the edges and the cheese on top has melted and turned golden brown.
Notes
- For easier peeling, boil eggs with a splash of vinegar and shock in ice water immediately after cooking.
- Use spicy breakfast sausage for an added kick, or substitute with cooked bacon or ham if preferred.
- Feel free to add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or onions for more texture and flavor.
- This casserole can be assembled the night before and baked in the morning for convenience.
- Let the casserole rest for about 5 minutes after baking to set before serving.
